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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Students want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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